SB19 performing "Alab (Burning)" at 6th Wish 107.5 Music Awards in Smart Araneta Coliseum on January 17, 2021 Forbes remarked that the localization of ShowBT of the K-pop model is not unique, but SB19 is the first in the Philippines to succeed due to their strategic use of social media-the main factor of SB19's Social 50 chart appearance. He added that "more artists continue to look East for inspiration and a larger audience". Jeff Benjamin of Billboard noted that a growing international fanbase had aided their appearance in the chart. They also became the first Filipino act to enter the Billboard Social 50, debuting at number 28 on the week of December 28, 2019. On November 20, 2019, SB19 became the first Filipino act to appear on the Billboard Next Big Sound chart. On December 22, they embarked on their first-ever nationwide 10 city concert tour titled SB19: Get in the Zone, as a follow-up promotion after becoming viral. Opportunities opened and the group started to appear in multiple radio and television outlets, both local and internationally. Unexpectedly, they gained public attention after the dance practice video of the song was uploaded which was later shared by a fan on Twitter and Facebook. Pablo described the song as their "last shot" because they had decided to disband if their career did not progress after. SB19's second single " Go Up" was released on July 19, 2019. However, their initial efforts at promotions, mostly in schools and malls, were met with a "lukewarm reception". The group debuted with Josh, Pablo, Stell, Ken, and Justin on October 26, 2018, with the ballad single "Tilaluha". They were supposed to be performers only on the company's events and activities but former CEO Geong Seong Han decided to launch them as a boy group. After the members were selected from hundreds of auditionees during a talent search in 2016, they underwent the same type of training provided to K-pop idols. SB19 was formed by ShowBT Philippines, the Philippine subsidiary of ShowBT Group in Korea. History 2016–2018: Formation and early years The members themselves, however, used the phrase "Sound Break"-for the goal to "break into the music scene" and improve the quality of Philippine boy groups. It symbolized the collaboration of the two countries in the formation of the group. The number 19 is derived from the country calling codes of South Korea (+82) and of the Philippines (+63)- the difference of 82 and 63, and the sum of the digits (8 + 2 + 6 + 3). The letters in the group name were from the initials of their Korean management company, ShowBT. SB19 promotes its music as part of Pinoy pop (P-pop)-a popular sub-genre of Original Pilipino Music. They are also the first Southeast Asian act to enter the top 10 of Billboard Social 50 weekly and year-end charts. ![]() They are the first Filipino and Southeast Asian act to be nominated in Billboard Music Awards for the Top Social Artist category. They were trained for 4 years by ShowBT Philippines, beginning in 2016. SB19 is a Filipino boy band that debuted in 2018, the pentad-consisting of members Pablo, Stell, Ken, Justin, and Josh.
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